An amazing and intense mini series As a novel it's superb and it's screen adaptation is astounding. A story spanning a few generations with a huge number of characters, I'm surprised the author could even keep track of all of them, let alone the director and actors. Kings and queens, betrayals and romance are always a very entertaining combination and this one doesn't disappoint either Wouldn't be surprised if it needed a few directors to complete such a huge undertaking like this. The director has done a great job well supported by an able editor. A screenplay like this is a huge undertaking and has to commended. The actors ,have to say , were average but the story is so powerful you hardly notice. Well I watched all the four episodes one after the other so probably could keep track of the characters better, even otherwise you should be able to eventually. Just couldn't stop till I finished the whole thing, was like watching four movies one after the other, though I gave myself 2 days for the undertaking. All in all...a series not to be missed !